/* ==========================================================================
   ARSHAD SHAIKH - LUXURY CREATIVE PORTFOLIO STYLES
   Inspired by Refrence.mp4 | 3D & Scroll Experience
   ========================================================================== */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:ital,wght@0,300;0,400;0,500;0,600;0,700;1,400&family=Syne:wght@500;700;800&family=Playfair+Display:ital,wght@0,600;1,400;1,600&family=Caveat:wght@600;700&display=swap');

:root {
    --bg-main: #09090b;
    --bg-card: #121215;
    --bg-card-hover: #18181d;
    --bg-card-glass: rgba(20, 20, 24, 0.7);
    --border-subtle: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    --border-hover: rgba(230, 198, 135, 0.35);
    
    --text-cream: #f5f2eb;
    --text-muted: #94949e;
    --text-dim: #60606a;
    
    --accent-gold: #e6c687;
    --accent-gold-light: #f7e2b8;
    --accent-gold-glow: rgba(230, 198, 135, 0.25);
    
    --font-display: 'Syne', sans-serif;
    --font-serif: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    --font-signature: 'Caveat', cursive;
    --font-body: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;

    --ease-out-expo: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    --ease-in-out-smooth: cubic-bezier(0.65, 0, 0.35, 1);
}

/* Reset & Base */
*, *::before, *::after {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* Screen reader only utility (accessible & search engine indexable) */
.sr-only {
    position: absolute;
    width: 1px;
    height: 1px;
    padding: 0;
    margin: -1px;
    overflow: hidden;
    clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0);
    white-space: nowrap;
    border-width: 0;
}

/* Hide Default Operating System Mouse Cursor so Custom Cursor & Hovers are Pristine */
@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
    html, body, *, *::before, *::after, a, button, input, textarea, select {
        cursor: none !important;
    }
}

html {
    background-color: var(--bg-main);
    color: var(--text-cream);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: clamp(14px, 0.9vw + 11px, 17px);
    scroll-behavior: auto; /* Handled smoothly by Lenis */
    overflow-x: hidden;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

body {
    background-color: var(--bg-main);
    color: var(--text-cream);
    overflow-x: hidden;
    position: relative;
    line-height: 1.6;
    selection-background-color: var(--accent-gold);
    selection-color: var(--bg-main);
}

::selection {
    background: var(--accent-gold);
    color: var(--bg-main);
}

a {
    color: inherit;
    text-decoration: none;
}

button {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    font-family: inherit;
    color: inherit;
}

img {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}

/* Subtle Ambient Grain Overlay */
.noise-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 999;
    opacity: 0.025;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 200 200' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='noiseFilter'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.8' numOctaves='3' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23noiseFilter)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CUSTOM CURSOR (High-Precision Magnetic & Reactive)
   ========================================================================== */
.cursor-dot {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background-color: var(--accent-gold);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none !important;
    z-index: 1000001;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.15s ease, width 0.3s var(--ease-out-expo), height 0.3s var(--ease-out-expo);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(230, 198, 135, 0.6);
}

.cursor-ring {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(230, 198, 135, 0.55);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none !important;
    z-index: 1000000;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    transition: width 0.35s var(--ease-out-expo), height 0.35s var(--ease-out-expo), border-color 0.3s ease, background-color 0.3s ease, border-radius 0.3s ease, opacity 0.25s ease;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.cursor-text {
    font-size: clamp(0.58rem, 0.7vw, 0.68rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--bg-main);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
    white-space: nowrap;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Cursor Hidden when outside window */
body.cursor-hidden .cursor-dot,
body.cursor-hidden .cursor-ring {
    opacity: 0;
}

/* Cursor Hover States */
body.cursor-hover .cursor-dot {
    width: 4px;
    height: 4px;
    opacity: 0.5;
}

body.cursor-hover .cursor-ring {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background-color: rgba(230, 198, 135, 0.12);
    border-color: var(--accent-gold);
    backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
}

body.cursor-card-hover .cursor-dot {
    opacity: 0;
}

body.cursor-card-hover .cursor-ring {
    width: 82px;
    height: 82px;
    background-color: var(--accent-gold);
    border-color: var(--accent-gold);
}

body.cursor-card-hover .cursor-text {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Input typing hover state for cursor */
body.cursor-input-hover .cursor-dot {
    opacity: 0;
}

body.cursor-input-hover .cursor-ring {
    width: 2.5px;
    height: 24px;
    border-radius: 2px;
    background-color: var(--accent-gold);
    border: none;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--accent-gold);
}

@media (pointer: coarse) {
    .cursor-dot, .cursor-ring {
        display: none !important;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PRELOADER & OPENING BANNER SEQUENCE
   Step 1: Dark Screen + Hello Word handwriting
   Step 2: Opening Banner (Luxury Cream/Bone Panels from Refrence.mp4)
   Step 3: Banner splits open & Hero sections reveal
   ========================================================================== */
#preloader {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    background-color: #070709;
    z-index: 999999;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    pointer-events: all;
}

.preloader-hello-wrap {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 20;
    transition: opacity 0.45s ease, transform 0.45s var(--ease-out-expo);
}

.preloader-hello-wrap.fade-out {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.96);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.lottie-container {
    width: clamp(280px, 45vw, 420px);
    height: clamp(140px, 25vh, 200px);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 25px rgba(230, 198, 135, 0.45));
}

.lottie-container svg {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
}

/* Radial Glow behind Hello */
.preloader-glow {
    position: absolute;
    width: clamp(240px, 40vw, 360px);
    height: clamp(240px, 40vw, 360px);
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(230, 198, 135, 0.22) 0%, rgba(9, 9, 11, 0) 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
    filter: blur(45px);
}

/* Luxury Cream Opening Banner Panels (from Refrence.mp4 at 00:13) */
.opening-banner {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 15;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.25s ease;
}

.opening-banner.active {
    opacity: 1;
}

.banner-panel {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 50%;
    background-color: #eae5d9; /* Luxury cream / bone color from Refrence.mp4 */
    background-image: 
        radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(230, 198, 135, 0.2) 0%, transparent 75%),
        linear-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.035) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.035) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 100% 100%, 50px 50px, 50px 50px;
    z-index: 16;
    transition: transform 1.15s cubic-bezier(0.77, 0, 0.175, 1);
    will-change: transform;
}

.banner-panel.top {
    top: 0;
    transform-origin: top;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--accent-gold);
    transform: translateY(0%);
}

.banner-panel.bottom {
    bottom: 0;
    transform-origin: bottom;
    border-top: 2px solid var(--accent-gold);
    transform: translateY(0%);
}

/* When opening banner sweeps open to reveal hero */
#preloader.open-banner .banner-panel.top {
    transform: translateY(-100%);
}

#preloader.open-banner .banner-panel.bottom {
    transform: translateY(100%);
}

#preloader.finished {
    display: none !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   NAVIGATION BAR
   ========================================================================== */
.navbar {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 1000;
    padding: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.6rem) clamp(1.2rem, 3.5vw, 3.5rem);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    transition: padding 0.4s ease, background-color 0.4s ease, backdrop-filter 0.4s ease;
}

.navbar.scrolled {
    padding: clamp(0.75rem, 1.2vw, 1rem) clamp(1.2rem, 3.5vw, 3.5rem);
    background-color: rgba(9, 9, 11, 0.8);
    backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.nav-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: baseline;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.brand-signature {
    font-family: var(--font-signature);
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 2.8vw, 2.4rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-cream);
    line-height: 1;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.brand-dot {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2vw, 1.8rem);
    line-height: 0;
}

.brand-role {
    font-size: clamp(0.62rem, 0.72vw, 0.74rem);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    margin-left: 0.4rem;
}

.nav-links {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: clamp(1.4rem, 2.4vw, 2.8rem);
    list-style: none;
}

.nav-link {
    font-size: clamp(0.75rem, 0.85vw, 0.88rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    position: relative;
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--accent-gold);
    transition: width 0.3s var(--ease-out-expo);
}

.nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--text-cream);
}

.nav-link:hover::after {
    width: 100%;
}

.nav-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: clamp(0.8rem, 1.4vw, 1.5rem);
}

.nav-cta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: clamp(0.48rem, 0.6vw, 0.62rem) clamp(1rem, 1.4vw, 1.35rem);
    border-radius: 999px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    font-size: clamp(0.72rem, 0.8vw, 0.84rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-cream);
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-cta:hover {
    border-color: var(--accent-gold);
    background-color: rgba(230, 198, 135, 0.12);
    color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.nav-hamburger {
    width: clamp(40px, 3.2vw, 46px);
    height: clamp(40px, 3.2vw, 46px);
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 5px;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    transition: border-color 0.3s ease, background-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-hamburger:hover {
    border-color: var(--accent-gold);
    background-color: rgba(230, 198, 135, 0.12);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.hamburger-line {
    width: 18px;
    height: 1.5px;
    background-color: var(--text-cream);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, width 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-hamburger.active .line-1 {
    transform: translateY(3.25px) rotate(45deg);
}

.nav-hamburger.active .line-2 {
    transform: translateY(-3.25px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FULLSCREEN MENU OVERLAY
   ========================================================================== */
.fullscreen-menu {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    background-color: #09090b;
    z-index: 999;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 7rem) clamp(2rem, 5vw, 5rem) clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: translateY(-20px);
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s ease;
}

.fullscreen-menu.open {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: all;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.menu-list {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: clamp(0.8rem, 1.6vh, 1.6rem);
    margin-top: auto;
    margin-bottom: auto;
}

.menu-item {
    overflow: hidden;
}

.menu-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: baseline;
    gap: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.8rem);
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 7.5vw, 6.5rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-cream);
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    transition: color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s var(--ease-out-expo);
}

.menu-link span.menu-num {
    font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 1.4vw, 1.35rem);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

.menu-link:hover {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    transform: translateX(20px);
}

.menu-footer {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding-top: 2rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.menu-socials {
    display: flex;
    gap: clamp(1.2rem, 2.5vw, 2.5rem);
    list-style: none;
}

.menu-socials a {
    font-size: clamp(0.78rem, 0.95vw, 0.95rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.menu-socials a:hover {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO SECTION ("CREATIVE DEVELOPER")
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
    height: 100vh;
    min-height: 560px;
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    padding: clamp(4.2rem, 7vh, 5.8rem) clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 4rem) clamp(1.5rem, 3vh, 2.5rem);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    background-image: 
        radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 40% at 50% 50%, rgba(230, 198, 135, 0.04) 0%, rgba(9, 9, 11, 0) 80%),
        linear-gradient(to right, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 100% 100%, 80px 80px, 80px 80px;
}

.hero-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1300px;
    margin: auto 0;
}

/* Typography Container with Liquid Wave Distortion */
.hero-title-wrap {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
    margin-bottom: clamp(0.5rem, 1.2vh, 1.5rem);
}

.hero-main-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 9.4vw, 9.2rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 0.88;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-cream);
    display: block;
    user-select: none;
    position: relative;
    white-space: nowrap;
    max-width: 100%;
    transition: filter 0.15s ease;
}

/* Liquid Distortion SVG Filter Applied on Hover */
.hero-main-title.distorted {
    filter: url(#liquid-filter);
}

.hero-subtitle-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1.2rem;
    margin-top: clamp(0.3rem, 0.7vh, 0.9rem);
}

.hero-sub-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 3.8vw, 3.8rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-cream);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.hero-tag-pills {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: clamp(0.5rem, 1.2vw, 1.2rem);
    margin-top: clamp(0.7rem, 1.3vh, 1.3rem);
    font-size: clamp(0.65rem, 0.76vw, 0.82rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.hero-tag-pills span.dot {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    font-size: clamp(0.7rem, 0.9vw, 0.95rem);
}

/* Hero Founder of Taskas Luxury Badge */
.hero-founder-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    padding: 0.36rem 0.95rem;
    background: rgba(230, 198, 135, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(230, 198, 135, 0.38);
    border-radius: 999px;
    color: var(--accent-gold-light);
    font-size: clamp(0.66rem, 0.76vw, 0.82rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(230, 198, 135, 0.12);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    transition: all 0.35s var(--ease-out-expo);
    cursor: pointer;
    line-height: 1;
}

.hero-founder-badge:hover {
    background: rgba(230, 198, 135, 0.2);
    border-color: var(--accent-gold);
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(230, 198, 135, 0.35);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.founder-badge-sparkle {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    font-size: 0.85em;
    display: inline-block;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(230, 198, 135, 0.8));
    animation: goldStarPulse 2.8s infinite ease-in-out;
}

.founder-badge-text {
    color: inherit;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
}

.founder-badge-arrow {
    font-size: 0.82em;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
    display: inline-block;
}

.hero-founder-badge:hover .founder-badge-arrow {
    transform: translate(2px, -2px);
    color: #ffffff;
}

@keyframes goldStarPulse {
    0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.85; }
    50% { transform: scale(1.22); opacity: 1; filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(230, 198, 135, 1)); }
}

/* Scroll To Explore Indicator */
.hero-scroll-indicator {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-top: clamp(1rem, 2vh, 2.2rem);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.hero-scroll-indicator:hover {
    transform: translateY(4px);
}

.scroll-text {
    font-size: clamp(0.62rem, 0.7vw, 0.72rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.scroll-mouse-pill {
    width: 18px;
    height: 28px;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    border-radius: 999px;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    padding-top: 5px;
}

.scroll-mouse-dot {
    width: 3px;
    height: 5px;
    background-color: var(--accent-gold);
    border-radius: 999px;
    animation: mouseScroll 1.8s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes mouseScroll {
    0% { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 1; }
    50% { transform: translateY(7px); opacity: 0.3; }
    100% { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 1; }
}

/* Hero Bottom Row */
.hero-bottom-bar {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: clamp(1rem, 2vh, 1.8rem);
    left: clamp(1.2rem, 3.5vw, 3.5rem);
    right: clamp(1.2rem, 3.5vw, 3.5rem);
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    justify-content: space-between;
    z-index: 5;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-bottom-left {
    pointer-events: all;
    font-size: clamp(0.68rem, 0.78vw, 0.8rem);
    color: var(--text-dim);
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.hero-bottom-right {
    pointer-events: all;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
}

/* Spinning Circular Badge */
.rotating-badge-container {
    width: clamp(90px, 9vw, 115px);
    height: clamp(90px, 9vw, 115px);
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-out-expo);
}

.rotating-badge-container:hover {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.rotating-svg-text {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    animation: rotateInfinite 14s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes rotateInfinite {
    from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
    to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

.badge-center-arrow {
    position: absolute;
    width: clamp(30px, 3vw, 38px);
    height: clamp(30px, 3vw, 38px);
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    font-size: clamp(0.85rem, 1vw, 1.05rem);
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.rotating-badge-container:hover .badge-center-arrow {
    background-color: var(--accent-gold);
    color: var(--bg-main);
    transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.location-tag {
    font-size: clamp(0.65rem, 0.74vw, 0.76rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-dim);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION COMMON WRAPPERS
   ========================================================================== */
.section-wrapper {
    padding: clamp(5rem, 10vh, 9rem) clamp(1.2rem, 3.5vw, 3.5rem);
    position: relative;
    max-width: 1440px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    width: 100%;
}

.section-badge-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: clamp(3rem, 6vh, 5.5rem);
    position: relative;
}

.section-arch-line {
    width: clamp(60px, 10vw, 130px);
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(230, 198, 135, 0.4), transparent);
}

.section-badge {
    font-size: clamp(0.7rem, 0.8vw, 0.82rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.25em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    padding: 0.45rem clamp(1rem, 1.4vw, 1.35rem);
    border: 1px solid rgba(230, 198, 135, 0.25);
    border-radius: 999px;
    background-color: rgba(230, 198, 135, 0.03);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
}

.section-badge-star {
    animation: rotateInfinite 8s linear infinite;
    display: inline-block;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 01: ABOUT ME
   ========================================================================== */
.about-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: clamp(320px, 32vw, 440px) 1fr;
    gap: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 5rem);
    align-items: center;
}

/* 3D Tilt Portrait Frame */
.portrait-card-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    perspective: 1000px;
}

.portrait-card {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease-out, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.portrait-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--border-hover);
    box-shadow: 0 40px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 30px rgba(230, 198, 135, 0.12);
}

.portrait-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: clamp(420px, 48vh, 540px);
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center top;
    filter: grayscale(20%) contrast(105%);
    transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-out-expo), filter 0.6s ease;
}

.portrait-card:hover .portrait-img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
    filter: grayscale(0%) contrast(100%);
}

.portrait-tag-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 1.5rem;
    left: 1.5rem;
    padding: 0.6rem 1.25rem;
    background: rgba(9, 9, 11, 0.82);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    border-radius: 999px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-size: clamp(0.72rem, 0.85vw, 0.84rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-cream);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.portrait-status-dot {
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: #22c55e;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px #22c55e;
}

/* About Narrative Column */
.about-narrative {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: clamp(1.4rem, 2.5vh, 2.2rem);
}

.about-headline {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 3.8rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-cream);
}

.about-bio {
    font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.15vw, 1.15rem);
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.about-bio strong {
    color: var(--text-cream);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.founder-link {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    text-decoration: none;
    border-bottom: 1.5px solid rgba(230, 198, 135, 0.45);
    padding-bottom: 1px;
    transition: color 0.25s ease, border-bottom-color 0.25s ease;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: baseline;
    gap: 3px;
}

.founder-link:hover {
    color: var(--accent-gold-light);
    border-bottom-color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.founder-link .link-arrow {
    font-size: 0.78em;
    display: inline-block;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.founder-link:hover .link-arrow {
    transform: translate(2px, -2px);
}

.about-craft-quote {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.35vw, 1.3rem);
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--accent-gold-light);
    border-left: 2px solid var(--accent-gold);
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
}

/* 6-Item Info Grid */
.about-metrics-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
    padding-top: 1.8rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.metric-item {
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    padding: clamp(1rem, 1.5vw, 1.35rem) clamp(0.9rem, 1.2vw, 1.25rem);
    border-radius: 12px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.metric-item:hover {
    border-color: var(--border-hover);
    background: var(--bg-card-hover);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.metric-label {
    font-size: clamp(0.62rem, 0.7vw, 0.72rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.metric-value {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: clamp(0.85rem, 0.95vw, 0.98rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-cream);
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Status Pills */
.about-pills-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.8rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.status-pill {
    padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    font-size: clamp(0.65rem, 0.74vw, 0.75rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* About Status Pill - Founder of Taskas */
.status-pill.status-pill-founder {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    padding: 0.45rem 1.1rem;
    background: rgba(230, 198, 135, 0.09);
    border: 1px solid rgba(230, 198, 135, 0.35);
    color: var(--accent-gold-light);
    font-size: clamp(0.66rem, 0.75vw, 0.78rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(230, 198, 135, 0.08);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-out-expo);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.status-pill.status-pill-founder:hover {
    background: rgba(230, 198, 135, 0.2);
    border-color: var(--accent-gold);
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(230, 198, 135, 0.25);
}

.status-pill.status-pill-founder .status-dot-gold {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    font-size: 0.85em;
    display: inline-block;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 5px rgba(230, 198, 135, 0.7));
}

.status-pill.status-pill-founder .status-pill-arrow {
    font-size: 0.82em;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
    display: inline-block;
}

.status-pill.status-pill-founder:hover .status-pill-arrow {
    transform: translate(2px, -2px);
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 02: MY EXPERTISE & 3D TECH CANVAS
   ========================================================================== */
.expertise-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.35fr;
    gap: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 5.5rem);
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.expertise-intro {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: clamp(1.4rem, 2.5vh, 2rem);
    position: sticky;
    top: 120px;
}

.expertise-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 4.8vw, 4.5rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 0.95;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.expertise-desc {
    font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.15vw, 1.12rem);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Three.js 3D Canvas Container */
.three-canvas-container {
    width: 100%;
    height: clamp(240px, 28vh, 300px);
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 16px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(230, 198, 135, 0.05) 0%, rgba(9, 9, 11, 0) 75%);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    overflow: hidden;
}

#three-expertise-canvas {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: block;
}

.canvas-hint {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0.8rem;
    right: 1rem;
    font-size: clamp(0.62rem, 0.7vw, 0.72rem);
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Tech Pills Row */
.expertise-tech-pills {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.6rem;
}

.tech-tag-chip {
    padding: 0.4rem 0.9rem;
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: clamp(0.68rem, 0.78vw, 0.78rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: var(--text-cream);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.tech-tag-chip:hover {
    border-color: var(--accent-gold);
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    background: rgba(230, 198, 135, 0.08);
}

/* Interactive Accordion / Service List */
.expertise-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.service-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: clamp(1.8rem, 3vh, 2.6rem) 1rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    position: relative;
    transition: padding 0.3s ease, background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.service-row:hover {
    padding-left: 2rem;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.015);
}

.service-main {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    max-width: 82%;
}

.service-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: baseline;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.service-index {
    font-size: clamp(0.78rem, 0.9vw, 0.95rem);
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

.service-name {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.2vw, 2.1rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-cream);
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.service-row:hover .service-name {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.service-detail {
    font-size: clamp(0.85rem, 1vw, 0.98rem);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
    padding-left: clamp(1.8rem, 2.5vw, 2.8rem);
}

.service-arrow {
    width: clamp(38px, 3.2vw, 44px);
    height: clamp(38px, 3.2vw, 44px);
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.service-row:hover .service-arrow {
    border-color: var(--accent-gold);
    color: var(--bg-main);
    background-color: var(--accent-gold);
    transform: rotate(45deg);
}

/* Floating Image Preview Card on Service Hover */
.floating-preview-card {
    position: fixed;
    width: clamp(200px, 18vw, 260px);
    height: clamp(125px, 12vw, 165px);
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1000;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.8);
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s var(--ease-out-expo);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-hover);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 20px rgba(230, 198, 135, 0.2);
    background: #000;
}

.floating-preview-card.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1);
}

.floating-preview-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   KINETIC WORK HEADER & SKILLS MARQUEE
   ========================================================================== */
.work-marquee-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: clamp(4rem, 8vh, 7rem) 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.giant-work-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(4.5rem, 15vw, 15rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: -0.04em;
    line-height: 0.8;
    color: transparent;
    -webkit-text-stroke: 1.5px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    user-select: none;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    transition: -webkit-text-stroke 0.4s ease;
}

.work-marquee-section:hover .giant-work-title {
    -webkit-text-stroke: 1.5px rgba(230, 198, 135, 0.25);
}

/* Floating Skill Chips Over Big Title */
.floating-skills-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 2;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.floating-chip {
    position: absolute;
    padding: clamp(0.42rem, 0.6vw, 0.55rem) clamp(0.9rem, 1.2vw, 1.35rem);
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(18, 18, 21, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    font-size: clamp(0.68rem, 0.8vw, 0.82rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-cream);
    pointer-events: all;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.floating-chip:hover {
    border-color: var(--accent-gold);
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    transform: scale(1.1) translateY(-4px);
}

/* Infinite Marquee Ticker */
.marquee-bar {
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    white-space: nowrap;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    padding: clamp(1rem, 1.4vh, 1.4rem) 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    background: rgba(9, 9, 11, 0.6);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.marquee-track {
    display: inline-flex;
    white-space: nowrap;
    animation: marquee 25s linear infinite;
}

.marquee-content {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3.5rem);
    padding-right: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3.5rem);
}

.marquee-item {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(0.85rem, 1.1vw, 1.08rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-cream);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3.5rem);
}

.marquee-item::after {
    content: '✦';
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
}

@keyframes marquee {
    from { transform: translateX(0); }
    to { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 03: PROJECTS SHOWCASE (STICKY STACKING CARDS)
   ========================================================================== */
.projects-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: clamp(3rem, 5vh, 4.5rem);
}

.projects-headline {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.5vw, 4.5rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    line-height: 1.05;
}

/* Sticky Stacking Cards Container */
.cards-stack-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: clamp(3rem, 5vh, 4.5rem);
    padding-bottom: clamp(4rem, 8vh, 7rem);
}

.project-card {
    position: sticky;
    top: 105px;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: clamp(480px, 58vh, 580px);
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3.8rem);
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.25fr;
    gap: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 4rem);
    align-items: center;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
    overflow: hidden;
    transform-origin: center top;
    transition: border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.project-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--border-hover);
    box-shadow: 0 40px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 40px rgba(230, 198, 135, 0.08);
}

/* Left: Info Column */
.card-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: clamp(1rem, 1.8vh, 1.6rem);
}

.card-category-tag {
    font-size: clamp(0.68rem, 0.78vw, 0.8rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
}

.card-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.2vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    color: var(--text-cream);
}

.card-desc {
    font-size: clamp(0.92rem, 1.05vw, 1.08rem);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.65;
}

.card-tech-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
}

.card-tech-badge {
    padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    font-size: clamp(0.66rem, 0.74vw, 0.76rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: var(--text-cream);
}

.card-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: clamp(0.8rem, 1.2vw, 1.3rem);
    margin-top: clamp(0.5rem, 1vh, 1rem);
}

.card-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    padding: clamp(0.68rem, 0.9vw, 0.85rem) clamp(1.2rem, 1.6vw, 1.7rem);
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: clamp(0.75rem, 0.85vw, 0.86rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.card-btn.primary {
    background: var(--accent-gold);
    color: var(--bg-main);
}

.card-btn.primary:hover {
    background: var(--accent-gold-light);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(230, 198, 135, 0.3);
}

.card-btn.secondary {
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    color: var(--text-cream);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
}

.card-btn.secondary:hover {
    border-color: var(--accent-gold);
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Right: Visual Mockup Column */
.card-preview-wrap {
    display: block;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: clamp(320px, 38vh, 420px);
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #0d0d10;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    perspective: 1000px;
}

.card-preview-inner {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
    transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-out-expo);
}

.card-preview-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-out-expo), filter 0.6s ease;
    filter: brightness(0.92);
}

.card-preview-wrap:hover .card-preview-img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
    filter: brightness(1.02);
}

/* Rotating Badge Inside Card Preview */
.card-mini-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 1.5rem;
    right: 1.5rem;
    width: clamp(65px, 6vw, 78px);
    height: clamp(65px, 6vw, 78px);
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(9, 9, 11, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-hover);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 5;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.card-mini-badge svg {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    animation: rotateInfinite 12s linear infinite;
}

.card-mini-badge i {
    position: absolute;
    font-size: clamp(0.78rem, 0.9vw, 0.92rem);
    color: var(--accent-gold);
}

/* Specific Card Themes */
.card-theme-1 { background: linear-gradient(145deg, #131318 0%, #0e0e12 100%); }
.card-theme-2 { background: linear-gradient(145deg, #14141a 0%, #0f0f13 100%); }
.card-theme-3 { background: linear-gradient(145deg, #16151b 0%, #100f14 100%); }
.card-theme-4 { background: linear-gradient(145deg, #131418 0%, #0e0f12 100%); }
.card-theme-5 { background: linear-gradient(145deg, #151419 0%, #100f13 100%); }
.card-theme-6 { background: linear-gradient(145deg, #121316 0%, #0e0f11 100%); }

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 04: CONTACT SECTION & FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: clamp(6rem, 12vh, 10rem) clamp(1.2rem, 3.5vw, 3.5rem) clamp(3rem, 5vh, 4rem);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.contact-watermark {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(3.8rem, 13vw, 14rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    color: transparent;
    -webkit-text-stroke: 1.5px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.contact-grid {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.25fr;
    gap: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 5rem);
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.contact-left {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: clamp(1.2rem, 2vh, 2rem);
}

.contact-headline {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.2vw, 4.2rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.05;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.contact-subtext {
    font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.15vw, 1.12rem);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Contact Info Cards */
.contact-cards-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: 0.8rem;
}

.contact-info-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: clamp(1rem, 1.4vw, 1.35rem) clamp(1.2rem, 1.6vw, 1.7rem);
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    border-radius: 16px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.contact-info-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--border-hover);
    background: var(--bg-card-hover);
    transform: translateX(6px);
}

.info-card-left {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: clamp(0.8rem, 1.2vw, 1.2rem);
}

.info-icon {
    width: clamp(38px, 3.2vw, 44px);
    height: clamp(38px, 3.2vw, 44px);
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.1vw, 1.15rem);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.contact-info-card:hover .info-icon {
    background: var(--accent-gold);
    color: var(--bg-main);
}

.info-texts {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.info-title {
    font-size: clamp(0.66rem, 0.74vw, 0.75rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-dim);
}

.info-detail {
    font-size: clamp(0.85rem, 1vw, 0.98rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-cream);
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.info-action-btn {
    color: var(--text-dim);
    font-size: clamp(0.82rem, 0.95vw, 0.95rem);
    transition: color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.contact-info-card:hover .info-action-btn {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    transform: scale(1.15);
}

/* Contact Form */
.contact-form-card {
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3.6rem);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}

.contact-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: clamp(1.2rem, 2vh, 1.8rem);
}

.form-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    position: relative;
}

.form-label {
    font-size: clamp(0.68rem, 0.78vw, 0.8rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.form-input, .form-textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: clamp(0.9rem, 1.2vw, 1.15rem) clamp(1rem, 1.4vw, 1.4rem);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    border-radius: 12px;
    color: var(--text-cream);
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 1vw, 1.02rem);
    transition: border-color 0.3s ease, background-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.form-input:focus, .form-textarea:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--accent-gold);
    background: rgba(230, 198, 135, 0.03);
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(230, 198, 135, 0.15);
}

.form-input:focus + .form-label, .form-textarea:focus + .form-label {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.form-textarea {
    resize: vertical;
    min-height: clamp(120px, 16vh, 150px);
}

.form-submit-btn {
    width: 100%;
    padding: clamp(1rem, 1.4vh, 1.3rem);
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: var(--accent-gold);
    color: var(--bg-main);
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(0.85rem, 1vw, 1rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.8rem;
    margin-top: 0.6rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.form-submit-btn:hover {
    background: var(--accent-gold-light);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(230, 198, 135, 0.35);
}

/* Toast Notification */
.toast-notification {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 2rem;
    right: 2rem;
    padding: 1rem 1.6rem;
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--accent-gold);
    border-radius: 12px;
    color: var(--text-cream);
    font-size: clamp(0.8rem, 0.9vw, 0.92rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 20px rgba(230, 198, 135, 0.2);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.8rem;
    z-index: 100000;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s var(--ease-out-expo);
}

.toast-notification.show {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Footer */
.portfolio-footer {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    padding: clamp(2rem, 3.5vh, 3.2rem) 0;
    margin-top: clamp(4rem, 6vh, 6rem);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.footer-left {
    font-size: clamp(0.75rem, 0.85vw, 0.88rem);
    color: var(--text-dim);
}

.footer-right {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: clamp(1.2rem, 2vw, 2.2rem);
}

.back-to-top-btn {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-size: clamp(0.72rem, 0.8vw, 0.82rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.back-to-top-btn:hover {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .about-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3.5rem;
    }

    .portrait-card {
        max-width: 440px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .expertise-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3.5rem;
    }

    .expertise-intro {
        position: static;
    }

    .project-card {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2.5rem;
        padding: 2.5rem;
    }

    .contact-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3.5rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .project-card {
        position: relative !important;
        top: auto !important;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1.8rem;
        padding: 1.6rem 1.4rem;
        border-radius: 20px;
        min-height: auto;
    }

    .card-preview-wrap {
        min-height: 280px;
        max-height: 380px;
    }

    .edu-exp-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    /* Navbar Layout */
    .navbar {
        padding: 0.85rem 1.2rem;
    }

    .nav-links, .nav-cta {
        display: none;
    }

    .nav-resume-btn {
        padding: 0.4rem 0.8rem;
        font-size: 0.72rem;
        gap: 0.35rem;
    }

    /* Hero Section Mobile Polish */
    .hero-section {
        min-height: 100svh;
        height: auto;
        padding: calc(65px + 1.2rem) 1.1rem 2.5rem;
        justify-content: flex-start;
    }

    .hero-content {
        margin: 0 auto;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .hero-student-pill {
        font-size: 0.68rem;
        letter-spacing: 0.08em;
        padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
        margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
        line-height: 1.45;
        max-width: 96%;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .hero-main-title {
        font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 13vw, 5.5rem);
        line-height: 0.95;
        letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    }

    .hero-sub-title {
        font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 6.5vw, 2.6rem);
        letter-spacing: 0.12em;
        margin-top: 0.3rem;
    }

    .hero-bio-lead {
        font-size: 0.92rem;
        line-height: 1.6;
        padding: 0 0.4rem;
        margin-top: 1.2rem;
    }

    .hero-tag-pills {
        gap: 0.45rem;
        margin-top: 1.4rem;
        font-size: 0.68rem;
        letter-spacing: 0.12em;
        line-height: 1.8;
    }

    .hero-founder-badge {
        font-size: 0.7rem;
        padding: 0.32rem 0.75rem;
    }

    .hero-bottom-bar {
        position: static;
        flex-direction: column-reverse;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 1.2rem;
        margin-top: 2rem;
        padding: 0.5rem 0 0;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .rotating-badge-container {
        width: 76px;
        height: 76px;
    }

    .badge-center-arrow {
        width: 26px;
        height: 26px;
        font-size: 0.75rem;
    }

    .hero-bottom-left {
        font-size: 0.72rem;
        color: var(--text-dim);
    }

    /* Section Global Polish */
    .section-wrapper {
        padding: 4rem 1.15rem;
    }

    .section-badge-header {
        margin-bottom: 2rem;
    }

    /* Section Headlines: Balanced Luxury Typography */
    .about-headline,
    .projects-headline,
    .contact-headline {
        font-size: clamp(1.28rem, 5.2vw, 1.85rem);
        line-height: 1.25;
        letter-spacing: -0.01em;
        text-transform: none;
        word-break: normal;
        overflow-wrap: break-word;
    }

    .expertise-title {
        font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 6.5vw, 2.8rem);
        line-height: 1.15;
    }

    /* About Section */
    .about-grid {
        gap: 2.2rem;
    }

    .portrait-card {
        max-width: 320px;
        border-radius: 18px;
    }

    .about-bio {
        font-size: 0.92rem;
        line-height: 1.65;
    }

    .about-metrics-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 0.65rem;
        margin-top: 0.8rem;
        padding-top: 1.2rem;
    }

    .metric-item {
        padding: 0.8rem 0.85rem;
        border-radius: 10px;
    }

    .metric-label {
        font-size: 0.6rem;
        letter-spacing: 0.12em;
        margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
    }

    .metric-value {
        font-size: 0.82rem;
        line-height: 1.35;
    }

    .about-pills-row {
        gap: 0.5rem;
        margin-top: 0.8rem;
    }

    .status-pill {
        font-size: 0.68rem;
        padding: 0.38rem 0.75rem;
    }

    /* Education & Experience */
    .edu-exp-container {
        gap: 2rem;
        margin-top: 1.5rem;
    }

    .edu-column, .exp-column {
        gap: 1.2rem;
    }

    .edu-col-title {
        font-size: 1.15rem;
        padding-bottom: 0.6rem;
    }

    .edu-card, .exp-card, .hackathon-card {
        padding: 1.15rem 1rem;
        border-radius: 14px;
    }

    .card-header-row {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 0.4rem;
        margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
    }

    .card-role-title {
        font-size: 1.02rem;
        line-height: 1.3;
    }

    .card-org-name {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
        margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
    }

    .card-date-badge {
        font-size: 0.68rem;
        padding: 0.22rem 0.55rem;
        align-self: flex-start;
    }

    .cgpa-highlight-badge {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
        padding: 0.3rem 0.65rem;
        margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
        line-height: 1.35;
    }

    .card-bullet-list {
        margin: 0.6rem 0;
        gap: 0.45rem;
    }

    .card-bullet-list li {
        font-size: 0.82rem;
        line-height: 1.5;
        padding-left: 1.1rem;
    }

    .coursework-pills {
        gap: 0.35rem;
        margin-top: 0.75rem;
    }

    .course-chip {
        font-size: 0.68rem;
        padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem;
    }

    .resume-download-banner {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
        text-align: center;
        padding: 1.5rem 1.2rem;
        margin-top: 2rem;
        gap: 1.2rem;
        border-radius: 16px;
    }

    .resume-banner-text h3 {
        font-size: 1.15rem;
        line-height: 1.35;
    }

    .resume-banner-text p {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
        line-height: 1.5;
    }

    .resume-download-banner .hero-cta-primary {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
        padding: 0.78rem 1.2rem;
        font-size: 0.82rem;
    }

    /* Kinetic Work Header */
    .floating-skills-overlay {
        display: none;
    }

    .work-marquee-section {
        padding: 3rem 0 2rem;
    }

    .giant-work-title {
        font-size: clamp(3.5rem, 16vw, 6.5rem);
    }

    /* Work Projects Section */
    .cards-stack-container {
        gap: 2rem;
        padding-bottom: 3rem;
    }

    .project-card {
        padding: 1.3rem 1.15rem;
        border-radius: 18px;
        gap: 1.4rem;
    }

    .card-info {
        gap: 0.85rem;
    }

    .card-category-tag {
        font-size: 0.68rem;
        letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    }

    .card-title {
        font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 4.6vw, 1.65rem);
        line-height: 1.25;
        text-transform: none;
    }

    .card-desc {
        font-size: 0.86rem;
        line-height: 1.55;
    }

    .case-study-specs {
        padding: 0.75rem 0.85rem;
        gap: 0.45rem;
        border-radius: 10px;
        margin: 0.5rem 0;
    }

    .spec-line {
        font-size: 0.78rem;
        line-height: 1.45;
    }

    .metrics-highlight-strip {
        gap: 0.4rem;
        margin-top: 0.4rem;
    }

    .metric-badge-item {
        font-size: 0.72rem;
        padding: 0.28rem 0.65rem;
    }

    .card-tech-list {
        gap: 0.4rem;
        margin-top: 0.6rem;
    }

    .card-tech-badge {
        font-size: 0.68rem;
        padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
    }

    .card-preview-wrap {
        min-height: 260px;
        max-height: 360px;
        border-radius: 14px;
    }

    .github-repo-pill {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
        padding: 0.55rem 1.1rem;
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 320px;
        justify-content: center;
        text-align: center;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }

    /* Experiments Grid */
    .experiments-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1.1rem;
    }

    .experiment-card {
        padding: 1.25rem 1.15rem;
        border-radius: 14px;
    }

    /* Contact Section */
    .contact-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2.2rem;
    }

    .contact-cards-col {
        gap: 0.7rem;
    }

    .contact-info-card {
        padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
        border-radius: 12px;
    }

    .info-title {
        font-size: 0.72rem;
    }

    .info-detail {
        font-size: 0.82rem;
        word-break: break-all;
    }

    .contact-form-card {
        padding: 1.5rem 1.15rem;
        border-radius: 18px;
    }

    .form-submit-btn {
        padding: 0.85rem 1.4rem;
        font-size: 0.82rem;
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .portfolio-footer {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 1.2rem;
        text-align: center;
        padding: 2rem 1.2rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    /* Hero Buttons Full-Width Stack */
    .hero-cta-group {
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 320px;
        margin: 1.4rem auto 0;
        gap: 0.65rem;
    }

    .hero-cta-primary,
    .hero-cta-secondary {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
        padding: 0.78rem 1.2rem;
        font-size: 0.82rem;
        text-align: center;
    }

    /* Card Action Buttons Stack */
    .card-actions {
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
        gap: 0.6rem;
        margin-top: 0.6rem;
    }

    .card-btn {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
        text-align: center;
        padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }
}

/* GitHub Repositories Pill Button */
.github-repo-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    padding: 0.65rem 1.4rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(230, 198, 135, 0.4);
    border-radius: 9999px;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.35s var(--ease-out-expo);
    background: rgba(230, 198, 135, 0.05);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.github-repo-pill:hover {
    border-color: var(--accent-gold);
    background: rgba(230, 198, 135, 0.15);
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(230, 198, 135, 0.2);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INTERACTIVE 3D CLASSROOM CARD (PROJECT 06)
   ========================================================================== */
.card-3d-interactive-wrap {
    cursor: grab;
    position: relative;
    user-select: none;
    -webkit-user-select: none;
    touch-action: pan-y;
}

.card-3d-interactive-wrap:active {
    cursor: grabbing;
}

.card-3d-canvas-container {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 1;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease;
}

.card-3d-canvas-container.loaded {
    opacity: 1;
}

.card-3d-canvas-container canvas {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    display: block;
    outline: none;
}

.classroom-poster {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 2;
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease, visibility 0.6s ease;
}

.classroom-poster.hidden {
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.classroom-load-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(10, 10, 14, 0.72);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.classroom-load-spinner {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    color: var(--accent-gold, #e6c687);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 14px rgba(230, 198, 135, 0.5));
}

.classroom-load-text {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-secondary, #a1a1aa);
}

.classroom-start-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.55rem;
    padding: 0.7rem 1.4rem;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    background: rgba(230, 198, 135, 0.18);
    border: 1px solid var(--accent-gold, #e6c687);
    color: #fff;
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.classroom-start-btn:hover {
    background: var(--accent-gold, #e6c687);
    color: #0c0d10;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(230, 198, 135, 0.35);
}

/* 3D Floating HUD */
.classroom-hud {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1rem;
    left: 1rem;
    right: 1rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 4;
}

.classroom-hud-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    background: rgba(12, 13, 16, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(230, 198, 135, 0.3);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.classroom-hud-pill .pulse-dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #10b981;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px #10b981;
    animation: hudPulse 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes hudPulse {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
    50% { opacity: 0.4; transform: scale(0.85); }
}

.classroom-hud-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.classroom-hud-btn {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(12, 13, 16, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(230, 198, 135, 0.25);
    color: var(--accent-gold, #e6c687);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.classroom-hud-btn:hover {
    background: var(--accent-gold, #e6c687);
    color: #0c0d10;
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   REVISED RECRUITER-FOCUSED STYLES: EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, RESUME, CASE STUDIES
   ========================================================================== */

/* Navbar Resume Button */
.nav-resume-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: clamp(0.48rem, 0.6vw, 0.62rem) clamp(1rem, 1.3vw, 1.35rem);
    border-radius: 999px;
    border: 1px solid var(--accent-gold);
    background: rgba(230, 198, 135, 0.1);
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    font-size: clamp(0.72rem, 0.8vw, 0.84rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(230, 198, 135, 0.15);
}

.nav-resume-btn:hover {
    background: var(--accent-gold);
    color: #0c0d10;
    box-shadow: 0 0 22px rgba(230, 198, 135, 0.35);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Hero AIML Eyebrow & Lead Copy */
.hero-student-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.55rem;
    padding: 0.4rem 1.1rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(230, 198, 135, 0.3);
    color: var(--accent-gold-light, #f0dfb8);
    font-size: clamp(0.68rem, 0.78vw, 0.84rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: clamp(0.8rem, 1.5vh, 1.4rem);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.hero-student-pill .pulse-dot {
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #10b981;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px #10b981;
    animation: hudPulse 2s infinite;
}

.hero-bio-lead {
    max-width: 780px;
    margin: clamp(1rem, 2vh, 1.8rem) auto 0;
    font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.25vw, 1.22rem);
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: #d4d4d8;
    text-align: center;
}

.hero-bio-lead strong {
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Hero CTA Group */
.hero-cta-group {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: clamp(0.75rem, 1.4vw, 1.3rem);
    margin-top: clamp(1.4rem, 2.5vh, 2.4rem);
}

.hero-cta-primary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    padding: clamp(0.8rem, 1vw, 1rem) clamp(1.6rem, 2vw, 2.2rem);
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: var(--accent-gold);
    color: #0c0d10;
    font-size: clamp(0.82rem, 0.9vw, 0.92rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(230, 198, 135, 0.3);
}

.hero-cta-primary:hover {
    background: #f0dfb8;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(230, 198, 135, 0.45);
}

.hero-cta-secondary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    padding: clamp(0.8rem, 1vw, 1rem) clamp(1.5rem, 1.8vw, 2rem);
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(230, 198, 135, 0.4);
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    font-size: clamp(0.82rem, 0.9vw, 0.92rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.hero-cta-secondary:hover {
    background: rgba(230, 198, 135, 0.15);
    border-color: var(--accent-gold);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & ACHIEVEMENTS SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.edu-exp-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3.5rem);
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
    .edu-exp-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

.edu-column, .exp-column {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.8rem;
}

.edu-col-title {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    color: var(--text-cream);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    padding-bottom: 0.8rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.edu-col-title i {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
}

.edu-card, .exp-card, .hackathon-card {
    background: rgba(18, 19, 24, 0.75);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: clamp(1.4rem, 2.2vw, 2rem);
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.edu-card:hover, .exp-card:hover, .hackathon-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(230, 198, 135, 0.35);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.card-header-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-start;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.card-role-title {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    margin: 0;
}

.card-org-name {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.card-date-badge {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.cgpa-highlight-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #10b981;
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
    padding: 0.32rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
}

.card-bullet-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0.8rem 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.55rem;
}

.card-bullet-list li {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: #c4c4cc;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 1.2rem;
}

.card-bullet-list li::before {
    content: "•";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1;
}

.coursework-pills {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    margin-top: 1rem;
}

.course-chip {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
    border-radius: 6px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    color: #a1a1aa;
}

/* Resume CTA Banner */
.resume-download-banner {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(230, 198, 135, 0.08) 0%, rgba(18, 19, 24, 0.9) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(230, 198, 135, 0.3);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.6rem);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

.resume-banner-text h3 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.resume-banner-text p {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: #a1a1aa;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CASE STUDY EXPANDED SPECIFICATION BLOCKS
   ========================================================================== */
.case-study-specs {
    margin: 1.1rem 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    background: rgba(10, 10, 14, 0.5);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 0.9rem 1.1rem;
}

.spec-line {
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: #d1d1d6;
}

.spec-line strong {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.metrics-highlight-strip {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    margin-top: 0.8rem;
}

.metric-badge-item {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.8rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: rgba(230, 198, 135, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(230, 198, 135, 0.22);
    color: var(--accent-gold-light, #f0dfb8);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Additional Experiments Grid */
.additional-projects-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 5rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.2rem;
}

.additional-projects-header h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
    color: var(--text-cream);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.additional-projects-header p {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    margin-top: 0.4rem;
}

.experiments-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
    gap: 1.6rem;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.experiment-card {
    background: rgba(18, 19, 24, 0.8);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 1.6rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.experiment-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(230, 198, 135, 0.3);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.exp-card-top {
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.exp-category {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.exp-title {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    margin: 0.4rem 0 0.6rem;
}

.exp-desc {
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    color: #a1a1aa;
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin: 0;
}

.exp-card-bottom {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding-top: 1.2rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.exp-tech {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: #71717a;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.exp-link {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.3rem;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.exp-link:hover {
    transform: translateX(3px);
}